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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

V5 JDPMOT history

V5 JDP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

V5 JDP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2025
Mileage
190,235 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V5 JDP was last recorded at 190,235 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2021: 186,175 miles, lower than 186,770 miles on 9 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,541 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
7,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,235 miles
  • 2024 – 189,541 miles
  • 2023 – 189,323 miles
  • 2022 – 188,821 miles
  • 2021 – 186,175 miles
  • 2020 – 173,195 miles
  • 2019 – 162,055 miles
  • 2018 – 157,750 miles
  • 2017 – 148,408 miles
  • 2016 – 126,976 miles
  • 2015 – 104,661 miles
  • 2014 – 87,017 miles
  • 2013 – 69,672 miles
  • 2012 – 65,043 miles
  • 2011 – 63,818 miles
  • 2010 – 63,032 miles
  • 2009 – 55,473 miles
  • 2008 – 47,695 miles
  • 2007 – 40,129 miles
  • 2006 – 34,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,235 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryEml on
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,235 miles (+694)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,235 miles
    Test number
    970444014876
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass189,541 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,541 miles
    Test number
    219024118121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass189,323 miles (+502)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,323 miles
    Test number
    599485732921
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass188,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,821 miles
    Test number
    393009803375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail188,821 miles (+2,646)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,821 miles
    Test number
    493729683254
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass186,175 miles (-595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,175 miles
    Test number
    225882923579
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail186,770 miles (+13,575)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,770 miles
    Test number
    419333073056
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,195 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,195 miles
    Test number
    836886611955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryYellow oil warning light on dashboard on start up

  9. Fail173,118 miles (+11,063)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,118 miles
    Test number
    410213007714
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section and sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure center exhaust sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryYellow oil warning light on dashboard on start up

  10. Pass162,055 miles (+4,305)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,055 miles
    Test number
    234632640804
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass157,750 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    806015522544
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail157,737 miles (+9,329)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,737 miles
    Test number
    542334159532
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass148,408 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,408 miles
    Test number
    928499151590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail148,135 miles (+21,159)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,135 miles
    Test number
    606948494664
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass126,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,976 miles
    Test number
    784053379958
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail126,976 miles (+22,315)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,976 miles
    Test number
    165418776698
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass104,661 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,661 miles
    Test number
    956770325187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail104,656 miles (+17,639)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    919868715101
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMIL lights on dash.

  19. Pass87,017 miles (+17,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,017 miles
    Test number
    999015104121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,672 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    957259403198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,043 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,043 miles
    Test number
    329757502156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    376198381064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,818 miles (+786)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    679818781016
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail63,032 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    164449900111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,032 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,032 miles
    Test number
    290059300132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,473 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    200032699016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,695 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    230840678099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,129 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    950394497028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    284855496009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JDP

Does V5 JDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 JDP expired on 15 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 JDP?
The MOT on V5 JDP expired on 15 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 JDP done?
V5 JDP was recorded at 190,235 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,929 miles a year.
Has V5 JDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JDP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 JDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 JDP find?
V5 JDP failed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 7 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 14 more.

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